What is a pro or con of living in San Luis Obispo, Californiacompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 320% more expensive in San Luis Obispo.

What salary do I need to live in San Luis Obispo, California copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $54,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $98,396 in San Luis Obispo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. SAN LUIS OBISPO
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Luis Obispo, California is 82.2% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $98,396 in San Luis Obispo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Luis Obispo, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
320% more expensive in San Luis Obispo
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. San Luis Obispo, CA

Compared to Indianapolis, San Luis Obispo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

82.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

412.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% higher

Commute

7.7% lower

Health

8.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. San Luis Obispo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. San Luis Obispo, CA

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